WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – U.S. claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, dropping to a two-month low, according a government report on Thursday that hinted at some stability in the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 450,000, the lowest since the week ended July 10,… read more
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Futures News – Unemployment – Initial jobless Claims [8/18/2010]
By STEPHEN BERNARD AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling after the Labor Department said claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, renewing concerns about the pace of the economic recovery. The disappointing news about the jobs market Thursday came minutes after news that Intel Corp. was acquiring McAfee Inc. The… read more
Initital Jobless Claims [4/8/2010]
-U.S. jobless claims rose in latest week. Initial Claims: March 27 from 439,000 Four-Week Average: March 27 from 447,250 Continued Claims: March 20 from 4,662,000… read more
Intial jobless Claims [4/1/2010]
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as the recovering economy moves closer to generating more jobs. The Labor Department said Thursday that new jobless benefit claims dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, nearly matching analysts’ estimates. It’s the fourth drop in… read more
Initial Jobless Claims [3/4/2010]
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) – The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell as expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday, while those continuing to receive benefits dropped to the lowest level in over a year. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 29,000 to a seasonally adjusted 469,000… read more